Converting a .JPG file so I can cut it using X3 and a Graphtec CE-3000

[Rob28x 0]

Ok so I am new to Corel Draw. I had 8 back in the day, but it was 10-12 years ago since I used it.

What do I need to do to take an image and convert it so I can cut it in Corel? I have tried everything I can think of, and everything I have found searching so far has not worked. I plan to use it for vinyl decal and for doing t-shirts with thermoflex.

If it helps, this is the graphic I am trying to cut:

(Click for a larger view)

I normally use SignBlazer and use my other cutter, but the new Graphtec I just got I can not run it with Signblazer so I picked up Corel X3 to run it since it came with a driver for it.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Rob

[CochiseGraphics 0]

I used you image and brought it into Draw. I created a B&W bitmap and traced it with Draw as a line art. I set the detailing to high in the trace to get the maximum detailing I could. I reviewed the result with the Simple Wire frame view. I saved it as an .AI file, sent it to SignCut to see what the output would look like. LOTS of cutting and weeding, but it looked good to me.

I am no expert at this, but I hope I have given you someplace to start.

Ken

dna rc products.ai

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[Mr Peabody 0]

Or you can try this - opened in x4 - combined - looks ok. I don't see the option to saveas x3  What am I missing?

Graphic1.eps

Graphic1.eps

[Rob28x 0]

CochiseGraphics- So your not cutting straight out of Corel then I take it.

[CochiseGraphics 0]

CochiseGraphics- So your not cutting straight out of Corel then I take it.

No sir. I create an .AI file in Corel X4, open it in SignCut and cut from SignCut.

My Corel V12 has a plug in sends it there anyhow, but I don't use the plug in in CX4.

I just finished loading Flexi 8.6.2 and I am anxious to try that out as well.

Ken